I just bought an HTC Touch Cruise, and I travel a lot to Mexico, but there is no GPS Maps for TomTom.
I have two options:
1) To find a program that runs on the Polaris and has Mexico's maps
2) To use the Polaris as an external GPS device for my laptop that already as the software with the maps.
Can anyone help me with any of those options?
Aint it possible to use googlemaps? with a free program called QuickGPS (if I recall correctly).
I've been reading a lot on HTC devices, so I'm not 100% sure if its there for touch cruise, but most programs are windows based so u could always try, but u will have to find it for yourself (program) and test it yourself since I do not own a HTC device -yet-
Have a look at Fransons GPS Gate it will port your GPS data off the phone via a number of methods including BT see http://franson.com/gpsgate/ - Mike
also destinator 7 nice programe... just try
Hi, there is a free program that will let you use your pocket pc as an external gps, it's called GPS2Blue, you can get it here: http://users.skynet.be/hofinger/GPS2Blue.html
BTW, I tried destinator 6 in mexico city and it didin't work well, garmin works much better.
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I have an issue with my new XDA IQ smartphone and TomTom 5.2
I've moved from an XDA SP - basically put the tomtom memory card (with 5.2 working fine on the SP) into the XDA IQ.
It all installed fine and I have the application short cuts.
I've got the new IQ to recognise Tomtom GPS receiver.
When I start the application the disclaimer screen appears with the option "I agree".
Once selected Tomtom bombs out back to the "desktop" - the blue tooth that tomtom triggered is still enabled but then when I try and do anything with the phone, its really sluggish and unresponsive. A soft reset sorts this out.
I've tried tomtom support, but I guess that always asking too much
I've used the application unlock as described on this forum to allow any app to be installed, but again this has made no difference.
I guess thats it! - i'll be trying out other methods tonight so if i find a solution I will update the thread for others with similar problems.
Many Thanks!
Ive managed to fix the issue with this.
Created a new notepad text document - entered the path of the map file into the text document
\Storage Card\Great-Britain-Map\
*note - you may need to amend the above location to reflect your installation.
Saved the text document and renamed it
CurrentMap.dat
then use activesync explorer to move it to
\My Documents\TomTom
create the TomTom directory if it does not exsist.
Then it works!
IT WORKS!!!
I was having exatly the same problems with my tomtom.
I had recently updatet my Qtek 8310 with new rom, but nothing worked.
Then i tried, solomons trick, ( a couple of times) and it worked , only issue was there was no shortscuts, but that i created.
Mr Solomon, you're great!!!
Problmes with tomtom 5.2
im experienses problems with the software, i got it to work 2-3 times. but now tomtom chrashes...
i've done exactly as explines
can anyone help please
I have exactly the same problem on my Qtek 8310, after rom upgrade, tomtom doesn't work anymore Help please !!!
Up :?
try to open BT before launch TT
It WORKS !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks a lot dude
Having problems aswell.
I've got the program (TomTom mobile 5 and maps on my SD card but how do i install it and get it to run?
I bet im been so dumb, thanks in advance for any help
Hi,
probably a rather stupid question but still, bare with me..
i copied a garmin mobile xt (bought version) on my card and hoped it would work on my new polaris,... unfortunately it kept looking for an external gps unit via bluetooth, the problem is i can not delete it no metter what i do, if i try to do it in the phone it freezes, if i try it to do in my card reader it asys it cannot be removed,... (the garmin directory), if i try to delete the autorun from 2577 folder it says it cant but does delete it,.. however it reappeares wher reinserted in the reader..
mihaaa said:
Hi,
probably a rather stupid question but still, bare with me..
i copied a garmin mobile xt (bought version) on my card and hoped it would work on my new polaris,... unfortunately it kept looking for an external gps unit via bluetooth, the problem is i can not delete it no metter what i do, if i try to do it in the phone it freezes, if i try it to do in my card reader it asys it cannot be removed,... (the garmin directory), if i try to delete the autorun from 2577 folder it says it cant but does delete it,.. however it reappeares wher reinserted in the reader..
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I don't understand why you should delete it. Better get it working. I´m running Garmin both land and sea navigation on my Touch. Much better than TomTom. There are certain steps which needs to be taken in order for the Touch to identify your SDcard. If you have a bought version it shouldn´t be a problem to ask the Garmin people for help. It works perfectly with the internal GPS.
Good luck!
@andbertina: hehe actually i thought that 2, but when i called them (garmin reps) some time ago,.. first they accussed me of having a pirate version,.. so went home for the box and when i told the guy the number he said yes this was bought with a bluetooth gps and won't work with an internal,.. the new release works though but i should buy a new one as well (although mine has aroung half a year).. and that was about it,.. i'm using tomtom now, and will never buy garmin again..this one that i have was a present..
so when i wanted to delete the file (since it keeps asking if i want to install garmin at startup and even sometimes just like that in the middle of sth) it wouldn't as described in previous post
thnx for the reply
mihaaa said:
@andbertina: hehe actually i thought that 2, but when i called them (garmin reps) some time ago,.. first they accussed me of having a pirate version,.. so went home for the box and when i told the guy the number he said yes this was bought with a bluetooth gps and won't work with an internal,.. the new release works though but i should buy a new one as well (although mine has aroung half a year).. and that was about it,.. i'm using tomtom now, and will never buy garmin again..this one that i have was a present..
so when i wanted to delete the file (since it keeps asking if i want to install garmin at startup and even sometimes just like that in the middle of sth) it wouldn't as described in previous post
thnx for the reply
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It´s fine that you are happy with your TT but the HTC version has some bugs in voice program that I didn´t like.
I don´t think the Garmin rep. knew what he was talking about. Check GPS-passion forum below and the links for ideas. You are not alone in world with Garmin problem to be solved.
http://www.gpspassion.com/FORUMSEN/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=57782
Good luck.
I can imagine a Garmin representative like that can spoil the fun, but I can tell you imho Garmin Mobile XT is far superior over TomTom. The maps are better and prettier, the voices are better, the indications are better.
hi thanx fir the reply, .. i know how garmin is i had it on may nokia till now, but was not able to upload the maps (again original) and the software was not able to find gps uni since it kept scanning the bluetooth,.. so i decided to go with tomtom,.. if garmin would work than i would probably stick with it,.. unfortunately it was to big of a piece for me to swallow if i put it like this :d ... and for the final act i can not delete the install file as well so it keeps bugging me wanting to instal.. doooh
anyone else ,... pls
Have you checked if the SD card is locked ?
did ,.. wasn't..
anyways, my friend succeded,.. but to tell you the truth, since we were doing on other issues didn't remembered to ask him,.. yet
I need some help as I've been trying to get this damm thing working all day !!!
I have downloaded the TT7 cab from the Kaiser thread here on XDA and installed this onto my Touch Pro - there is a Navigator directory under Program Files.
I have setup a shortcut and placed this in Windows / Start Menu / Programs
TT7 works and I have downloaded a City Map (Haarlem in the Netherlands where I live)
I went onto the TomTom website and bought (yes . . . actually paid for !) TT7 Western Europe Maps.
First I tried downloading them via Home ver 1.5, and then through reading the various subjects here removed this and downloaded Home ver 2.3.
I launch TT Home and it doesn't recognise my device. Just sits waiting for a TomTom device to connect. I have tried moving the BIF file into the Program File root directory, placing the software on a 4Gb storage card - nothing.
However, if I setup my Kaiser in the same way as above, and reset the device with Active Sync connected, TomTom Home ver 2.3 asks where I want to setup the software - SD card or main memory - if I choose either I get an error about the device code - it is clearly expecting the Touch Pro.
Anyone have any definitive ideas on getting this working on a Touch Pro ?? I am using a Touch Pro ROM ver 1.90.401.1 with TT7.450 (9028) ??
Hi guys
There are loads of TomTom discussions but nothing i have found that helps me. Can any of you help. Before i waiste £28 on a map i cant get at
I bought an HTC HD2
Transfered my SD card over from my Touch HD and tried to load TT 7.14. it opened but didnt see my maps and i got the bluetooth error. So i installed the 7.15 peoplee here talked about, but still couldnt see my maps.
So i purchased new maps from TomTome site, plugged my HD2 into TomTom home 2.7.
TomTom home does not recognise the HD2 so i can not download my new maps.
Can i download my maps manually so i can put it onto TomTom myself, or have i just waisted £28?
Hey Mate i may be able to help,
Basically i had Tomtom 6 on my other xda handsets and transferred it over to the HTC HD2. now i did the same i brought the updated maps and the only way you can put it on your device is via the tomtom home, however tomtom home, newest edition doesnt work with mobiles, you have to download the older version 1.6 which is in small writting under the main download found on the website below
http://www.tomtom.com/services/service.php?id=16&tab=87
I had to contact tomtom cause i had same problem and he told me to do this, they say that HTC HD2 is not in there list as operating tomtom, but i told him mine works fine no problems and it still does, so this will help in getting the new maps on, all i can suggest is try this first and see if it see's the new maps.
what are you trying to do with bluetooth and tomtom to get bluetooth error??
nothing with bluetooth but when i install tomtom i get the usual bluetooth error.
cheers for the advice, i will try it and that you know
thanks
how to install tomtom to HD2
mhbr12742 said:
Hi guys
There are loads of TomTom discussions but nothing i have found that helps me. Can any of you help. Before i waiste £28 on a map i cant get at
I bought an HTC HD2
Transfered my SD card over from my Touch HD and tried to load TT 7.14. it opened but didnt see my maps and i got the bluetooth error. So i installed the 7.15 peoplee here talked about, but still couldnt see my maps.
So i purchased new maps from TomTome site, plugged my HD2 into TomTom home 2.7.
TomTom home does not recognise the HD2 so i can not download my new maps.
Can i download my maps manually so i can put it onto TomTom myself, or have i just waisted £28?
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Hi
It is problem with tomtom and bloutooth. But you can by-pass this problem very easly. It dosent matter wich tomtom you install. I have installed ttn7.915.9196.qvga_black.cab and it is working perfect without any problem.
What you can do is!!
1) Install your tomtom as you used to.
2)Connect your HD2 to PC an syncronize it!
3) Open files on your HD2 and copy file name Navigator which is in file programs! copy whole file to your PC.
4) Then you have to unstall tomtom and reboot the phone
5)Then copy whole file as it is on your pc back to the phone!(navigator file)
If you click on tomtom navigator.exe then it will work as it was before. and it is no problem with bloutooth. But if you would like to have on your program list to that you can make short cut, you have to do this!
1) Now it is easy to make a file under progarms: You do such:
Start--- filemanaging---my unit(phone)---windows----start meny---programs
You make a new file. dosent matter the name.
2) copy file name tomtom navigator.exe to this file(look 1) Until here you can do it on your pc . But after that you have to do it on you HD2
3) Click on
Start--filemanaging--myunit---windows---start meny---programs---newfile(or what ever you gave name to).
4)push your finger on only file there by the name tomtom navigator.exe, then cut it.
5) click on up. It is left handside down. Then you are in the file programs.
6) pushyour finger somewhere on the screen.( Just like wright click on pc)
You chose her ;copy short cut.
7) now you can delet that file that is empety. If you dont it is ok.
It is finshed. If you click on start, you will find tomtom there now. If you did what I told you.
Good luck
thank you to both of you.
using home 1.6 i was able to get my new map and the copy routine got my bluetooth working
you guys are awesome.. thank you
mhbr12742 said:
thank you to both of you.
using home 1.6 i was able to get my new map and the copy routine got my bluetooth working
you guys are awesome.. thank you
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No problem glad we could help
mhbr12742 said:
thank you to both of you.
using home 1.6 i was able to get my new map and the copy routine got my bluetooth working
you guys are awesome.. thank you
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By the way I recomand you to download and install Gyrator and upgrad to netcf 35. Then you can use Tomtom horisontal too.
Have funn
mhbr12742 said:
thank you to both of you.
using home 1.6 i was able to get my new map and the copy routine got my bluetooth working
you guys are awesome.. thank you
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Hi
Incase you want to download Gyrator.
And for NET Compact Framework 3.5 Redistributable
Both are free.
good luck
Hi everyone!
Anyone tried iGo for Android? I'd like to use it on my Kaiser, but there is a problem in screen size (resolution). I'm not able to cofigure it...
its workign great with hero
I had it on my Hero, but felt it was quite sluggish and slow.
I was using copilot live 8 and thought I'd evaluate iGo, but compared to copilot it didn't like it.
I will be sticking with copilot until TomTom decides to lauch their verson for the android.
I preferred iGo over TomTom on my touch diamond when I used that. It was much better than CoPilot and Navigon but the IGo My Way for android that I downloaded to use on my HTC Desire had a very low resolution so it was constantly just displayed on a third of my screen
When I tried iGo on my HTC Kaiser with Android, it was slow. Actions had delays, and even the 3D was slow.
iGo is great on Windows Mobile, but not for Android.
i have it too...i think it works kinda great....but does someone have a date when tomtom is going to come to android???
have it on my xperia and love it too
I need this app because it have the best maps of my country, but i have Acer Liquid with WVGA and i have the screen issue.
Has anyone found any solution???
You're talking about an official iGo version for Android or the motonav one ?
I use motonav with my desire and navigation is OK
I used the windows mobile version with my Omnia and "basic" navigation is exactly the same.
Now i'm waiting for an official version for android with more features than just "basic" navigation (Real time traffic, POI etc ...)
I tested it a while ago and it was rather slow, strange because it was running fine on my windows mobile HTC Touch2 which is a lot less performant than my current Samsung Galaxy S i9000.
I've then moved to Sygic mobile maps and I love it. It works very fast, has all the features I need and looks nice too
kongar thanks for your hard work. I did notice that while in night mode the sign post and land information signs are cut off at the bottom. I did not notice this for the day mode.
maps?
Anyone have maps for "iGo my way" i need map for sweden but having a hard time finding any..
You are right about the bug. I have the same issue.
I get a popup "Please insert your SD card containing iGO content files."
I have the iGO My Way folder on my sd card with content, license, and
scheme subfolders with all files and the map of my state.
Any advice??
gullzway said:
I get a popup "Please insert your SD card containing iGO content files."
I have the iGO My Way folder on my sd card with content, license, and
scheme subfolders with all files and the map of my state.
Any advice??
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The folder must be on the rott of sd card and must be named "iGo"
On my desire it works
spitjo said:
The folder must be on the rott of sd card and must be named "iGo"
On my desire it works
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Thank You, that was the problem!!!!! Renamed folder now it's working!
My igo8 map for Oklahoma from Windows Mobile works, but the poi does not. Any links to working poi's?
i have the ARIA with smaller screen resolution. Anyone have the appropriate APK for that?
Just to be clear, I had IGO8 on windows mobile. if I run the right version for my Aria, will it execute (so long as I rename the folder IGO instead of IGO8)?
When i try to open igo,i have this message:"missing or incomplete folder:igo/license".what i did wrong???thx!!!
jorge1978 said:
When i tried to open igo,i have this message:"missing or incomplete folder:igo/license".what i did wrong???thx!!!
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Maybe you are missing some files in the license folder.
Try the folder i just uploaded
I download the 1.8a version from here.i dont understand why missing license.thx!